Ashaiman
Ashiaman | |
|---|---|
| Etymology: Ga: Ashaimam (Combination of "Ashai" and "Mang"–Ashai's town)[1] | |
  Ashaiman Location of Ashaiman in Greater Accra Region | |
| Coordinates: 5°42′N 0°02′W / 5.700°N 0.033°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Greater Accra Region |
| District | Ashaiman Municipal District |
| Government | |
| • Omanhene | Nii Annang Adzor |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 208,060 |
| • Ethnicities | |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
| Postcode district | GB |
| Area code | 030 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | ashma.gov.gh  |
Ashaiman (often wrongly spelled as "Ashiaman") is a large town and the capital of the Ashaiman Municipal District in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[3] According to the 2021 census, the town, along with the district, has a population of 208,060 people.[4] Ethnic groups who resided in Ashaiman are the Ga-Adangbe, Ga, Guan, Hausa, Fante people, Dagomba, Ewe, Ashanti, and Akuapem.[2] The current Omanhene of the town is Nii Annang Adzor.[5]
- ^ Glover, B. (2 December 2022). "Ashaiman; other side of the town's origin". Graphic Online. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b 2010 population & housing census (Ashaiman Municipal) (PDF) (Report). Ghana Statistical Service. 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Afienya, Ashaiman, Katamanso and other areas in Accra to have interrupted supply - Water Company - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". www.ghanadistricts.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Neequaye, B. (6 February 2022). "Ashaiman chief prepares to welcome Awinongya Jr Sunday". Graphic Online. para. 1. Retrieved 18 August 2024.